keenly — In an eager, intense, or perceptive manner; with sharp awareness or strong interest.
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: In an eager, intense, or perceptive manner; with sharp awareness or strong interest.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkiːnli/
Korean meaning: 예리하게, 간절히, 강하게
Korean pronunciation: 킨-리 (강세: 킨)
Example Sentences
- The cat keenly watched the laser pointer, ready to pounce at any moment.
- Students keenly awaited the exam results, refreshing their emails every five minutes.
- She keenly felt the loss of her favorite coffee mug.
keenly
ADVERB//ˈkiːnli//
In an eager, intense, or perceptive manner; with sharp awareness or strong interest.
In an eager, intense, or perceptive manner; with sharp awareness or strong interest.
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He watches keenly, cuts cleanly, while others glare meanly!
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Origin
From Old English 'cene' meaning brave or bold, which evolved through Middle English to become 'keen' meaning sharp or intense. The adverb form 'keenly' adds the suffix '-ly' to express manner or degree.
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“The cat keenly watched the laser pointer, ready to pounce at any moment.”
“Students keenly awaited the exam results, refreshing their emails every five minutes.”
“She keenly felt the loss of her favorite coffee mug.”
“The investor keenly analyzed market trends before making decisions.”
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